Utah Sports Lodge: USL Tournament Rules

The Utah Sports Lodge, LLC hosts
USSSA Sanctioned Tournaments. They are open to all USSSA affiliated teams, this
includes all male and female athletes that are members or invited guests of the
Utah Sports Lodge. All matches played at the Utah Sports Lodge are 3v3, 6v6 or
8v8 with outdoor rules applied as modified herein.
USL accepts the following teams:S1- A team which competes
in the highest level of play in a state or region
S2- A team which competes as less than the highest level of play in a state or
region
S3- A team which competes in a local area or state
S4- A team created solely for tournament play
RT- A team that is formed in a random nature

RULES OF PLAYFIFA laws of the game shall
apply as modified and described herein:

ELIGIBLE PLAYERS
Only players that are members of the Utah Sports Lodge appearing on the team
roster or travel roster will be eligible to play. Players may play on multiple
teams but may only be on one team roster within any given age group
and may not play in multiple divisions within an age group. Players
will not be permitted to play up more than two years except for U16-U18
which may be combined for a HS bracket.

CREDENTIALSTeams must provide a tournament
roster to be used at check-in prior to each game. Rosters must be submitted at
least two days prior to your first scheduled game. Please email rosters to: scheduler@utahsportsldoge.com

The following items are required for
player/coaches tournament validation and must be presented at the team
check-in:

A-Team
roster or Travel roster (must provide a copy to the tournament).

B-Utah
Sports Lodge, LLC waiver and medical release form (Amateur
Athletic Waiver and Medical Release) signed by the legal guardians of
all participants. This digital form must be filled out and
signed online using our smart waiver system. This link will be emailed to
coaches and team managers which should then be forwarded to each
participant.Note: The Utah Sports Lodge
cannot accept any other waiver or medical release unless otherwise stated on
the individual information page of each tournament listed.

C-Proof
of participant's age must be available upon request (birth
certificates, passports and or drivers licenses will be accepted as proof of a
player's age).

TEAM ROSTER SIZE U6-U11(8v8) Maximum of 14 with
a minimum of 8 players on a roster
U11-U15 (8v8) Maximum of 18 with a minimum of 8 players on a roster
U16-U18 Age Groups (8v8) Maximum of 18 with a minimum of 8 players
on roster

GUEST PLAYERSU8-U18Teams will be allowed
unlimited guest players. Player actions forms ARE needed for all players
that are not on your current roster. The forms must be filled out and
signed by the player’s primary coach. All players guest or otherwise must be
members of the Utah Sports Lodge.

SUBSTITUTIONS
Unlimited substitutions will be permitted on the fly and all substitutions will
be required to enter play at the midfield:INJURY TIMEExcept for extreme extenuating
circumstances referees will be instructed not to add injury time. If injury
time is added it will be at the sole discretion of the referee(s). The
referee's decisions cannot be protested.

EJECTIONSAny player or team official ejected
from a match or suspended by a proper authority is prohibited from being within
sight or hearing distance of the field of play during his or her suspension.
The following policies will apply for Utah Sports Lodge and USSSA Sanctioned
Tournaments held at the USL facility.

1-Any player or team
official given two yellow cards in a single game will be considered to
have received a red card. One (1) point will be deducted for each player or
team official ejected. Ejected spectators who refuse to leave will cause their
team to lose in a forfeit.
2-A player who is ejected (sent off) will not be replaced and will be suspended
from the teams next scheduled match. Coaches ejected must be replaced by a
qualified coach or assistant coach.
3-A player or team official ejected for any type of violent conduct will be
suspended from participation in the team's next two scheduled matches.
4-Any player or team official who assaults an official will be expelled from
the tournament.
5-Referees will be instructed to not tolerate any type of fighting
whatsoever. This includes but is not limited to spitting, striking or
attempting to strike another person. Players or team official ejected for
fighting will not be permitted to participate in any further tournament
matches.
6-In the event of a fight any player, team official or spectator entering the
field of play will be ejected from the tournament. If individuals are unable to
be identified, the entire team may be removed from the tournament without
refund or compensation of any type.
7-Ejections and expulsions will/may be reviewed by the tournament director or
acting body who may make the final decision based on the policies as
listed.

SUSPENDED GAMESIf a referee has deemed it necessary
to suspend a game for any reason, the game may be resumed but is subject to end
no later than five minutes prior to the next scheduled game. Points will
be awarded based on the time played and may not be protested if the game was
not played to the full allotted time.

COACHESAll coaches accept full responsibility
for the conduct of their players and spectators at all times.
1-Coaches must remain 5 yards of either side of the center
half mark.
2-Coaches, players and spectators must not use profanity, derogatory remarks or
gestures toward any other referee, player, coach or spectator.
3-Home team/coaches shall be to the right of the center half mark and
guest team/coaches shall be to the left of the center
mark. Spectators of the home team shall be on the opposite side of the
field left of the center mark and guest team's spectators shall be on the
opposite side of the field right of the center mark.
4-Home team chooses which side of the field they prefer
5-Home team provides the game ball and will be subject to the referee's
approval
6-Team must come equipped with both a "home" and "away"
jersey. The home team is required to change if there is a conflict in
colors. Visiting teams are permitted to request home team to change if they
feel colors are similar (example: orange/red, dark blue/black). Home teams are
obligated to switch to their alternate jersey. Referees will be instructed that
any home team unable or unwilling to change will lose in a forfeit or at the
referees discretion the referee may permit the home team to wear pinnies if
alternate jerseys are not available.
7-Coaches are responsible for any litter or garbage on or off the fields. They
must ensure that players and spectators have cleared their trash and have put
it in the appropriate garbage container.

PLAYER EQUIPMENTPlayers are required to wear proper
soccer and safety equipment. This includes a numbered jersey, shorts,
proper cleats, shin guards, and socks. Players should come with appropriate
under clothing to wear in cases of cold or inclement weather. Clothing with
zippers, buttons, snaps, loose strings and hoods, are not permitted. Metal hair
clips, earrings, bracelets, or any type of jewelry in any part of the body is
not safe or acceptable during a match. It will be at the referee's discretion
to determine the safety and suitability of the player's equipment including the
wearing of casts and hard braces.

TOURNAMENT COMPETITIONGAMES (Each team will be guaranteed
a minimum of three games)U6-U9 6v6 40-50 min. games (2 min. halftime)
U10-U18 + adult 8v8 50- min. games (2 min. halftime)
No overtime in preliminary qualifying games
Each team will be guaranteed a minimum of three games. Games will be
played in two - seven days (generally Friday, Saturday and Monday unless
otherwise specified). Teams can expect three qualifying matches on weekdays
with no Sunday play unless otherwise noted by the tournament. Brackets may
or may not have a semi-final game. Generally all final games will be played on
Saturday’s.

SCORING, STANDINGS, AND DETERMINING
WINNERSGames will be based on the
“EZFacility” internal scoring system, please see www.utahsportslodge.com click “schedules and standings”TIE BREAKERSTie breakers to determine which team
moves on at the end of bracket play will be based on the following:
1-The winner in head to head competition
2-Fewest goals against
3-Most goals for
4-Most total wins
5-Most shut-outs
6-If a tie still exists: FIFA Penalty Kicks From the Mark will be taken 15
minutes prior to the scheduled start of the semi-final game.
7-In the event that there is a three-way tie after steps 1-5 have been taken,
the teams will participate in a three-way coin toss. The two teams that tie in
the coin toss will participate in Kicks from the Mark first. The winner
will then move on to participate in Kicks From the Mark with the 3rd team. The
winner will advance into the semi-finals. The coin toss and FIFA Penalty Kicks
will be determined at the fields.
8-Criteria 2-7 will be used to determine ties with a wild card team
-Tie breaking in semi-final and
championship games: At the end of regulation play the
teams will go into two 5 minute overtime halves. If no goal has been
scored after the two 5 minute halves, the winner will be determined by FIFA
Penalty Kicks from the Mark. Only the 8 (6 for 6v6) players on the field at the
end of the overtime period will be permitted to participate in the Penalty
Kicks.
FORFEITS AND BYES1- Teams who fail to submit
their tournament roster will forfeit
2- Team which cause a game to be terminated will forfeit
3- Teams who fail to report to the field ready to play within five minutes of
the scheduled kick-off time will forfeit
4-Home teams unable or unwilling to supply an alternate jersey will forfeit
Teams with a forfeit will be scored as a 1-0 lossINCLEMENT WEATHERThe Utah Sports Lodge, LLC and Tournament Hosts will make every effort
to ensure that teams are able to participate and play in all scheduled games.
Games generally will not be cancelled and coaches, players and spectators
should come prepared with warm clothing and or any other items they may need to
maintain comfort and safety. If the safety to the players along with the safety
or damage to the fields is compromised The Utah Sports Lodge, LLC and
Tournament Hosts reserve the right to modify all tournament rules in order
to safely and fairly end the tournament.Contingency Plan: (Note: Coaches and team managers should ensure that
they have provided the tournament with current contact information preferably
cell phone numbers capable of receiving text messages. Should
contingency plans need be taken. Coaches should be prepared to attend a
tournament/coaches meeting)
1-Shorten scheduled games
2-If conditions permit games may be rescheduled for another day or time
3-If fields are unplayable it may be necessary to decide some or all games
with FIFA Penalty Kicks From the Mark. GUEST TEAMSThe Utah Sports Lodge, LLC and Tournament
Hosts may accept or invite "Guest Teams" in order to fill a bracket
or division. Guest teams will not be permitted to advance out of their bracket.
Guest team's outcome will be predetermined at a 1-0 loss thereby awarding the
opposing team eight points. US Utah Youth Soccer and Tournament Hosts also
reserve the right to combine age groups (within one year) to secure brackets
and divisions.

DISPUTESReferees have the jurisdiction of
the game and conduct therein for which they are assigned; therefore tournament
officials will not overrule a referee's decision.

Any dispute off the field of
play will be settled by the Tournament Director or designated representative,
all decisions will be final.

PROTESTSProtests will not be permitted in
this tournament. Utah Sports Lodge, LLC and Tournaments host's directors
reserves the right to review any issues pertaining to the said tournament
but does not guarantee any type of decision or outcome.